
Children First brings the community together to create better outcomes so that every young person in St. Louis Park can thrive. We convene cross-sector initiatives working to change the odds for our children and families.
Dedicated to our mission-driven values.
COMMUNITY
The future of the place we all call home is in good hands when we lift up our kids and help them thrive. And partnerships are at the center of all that we do.
EQUITY
When we say all kids, we mean it. In our community, there should be no gaps in opportunity from one child to the next.
TRANSPARENCY
Children First is dedicated to sharing the actionable steps we take each year to carry on our mission.
HOPE
We know that by working together, kids can and will enjoy a bright, healthy, and successful future.


How You Can Help
GIVE
Financial gifts allow all children in the St. Louis Park, Hopkins and the surrounding community to get access to the resources they need to succeed. Please donate here. Thanks in advance for your support!
VOLUNTEER
Your time is valuable, and much appreciated! Children First volunteer opportunities include event support and assisting with various projects and initiatives throughout the year. Please complete our Volunteer Interest Form to let us know how you’d like to help.
ADVOCATE
We are always looking for Children First Champions! Your voice is powerful—please submit the Volunteer and Additional Interest Form to join our team.
WORK WITH US
We love to have diverse talent and voices on our team. There are no current openings. If you’re interested in volunteering, please get in touch.
Children First is proud to lead Park Partnership for Success, a data-informed, cross-sector cradle to career partnership closing the race, ethnicity and poverty opportunity gaps so that all children in St. Louis Park, MN can realize their brilliance.

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Join the movement to put Children First. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Administrative Assistant to help drive our mission forward. This full-time role is vital to supporting our Executive Director and team with key administrative, organizational, and communication tasks as we grow into a newly established nonprofit.
Interested? Visit link below to learn more about this role and next steps to apply.